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Copyrights

Please read this Notebook Users Guide carefully before

operating this device. The companys obligation covers repairingor replacing the notebook, which prove to be defective during thewarranty period. The warranty does not apply if any data stored inthe notebook is lost or deleted resulting from unauthorizedmodification or misuse of the product, or other abnormal eventsand the company is not liable for consequential damages.

The content of this document will be updated periodically withoutfurther notice. The updated content will be added to this UsersGuide and will be published when a new version of this UsersGuide is issued.

Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are trademarks or registered

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, othercountries or both.

Intel and Centrio, MMX are trademarks or registered trademark ofIntel Corporation.

Other trademarks or registered trademarks referred in thisNotebook Users Guide are the properties of their respectivecompanies.


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Preface

Thanks for choosing our notebook. It is our honor to have you as

one of our valued customers, and the purpose of this NotebookUsers Guide is to help you to get familiar with this notebook assoon as possible.

This Notebook Users Guide is exclusively desiged in a complete,simple, and user friendly format. We believe that the informationprovided in the Notebook Users Guied is correct and reliable, andwe have tried our best to avoid human errors. However, despiteof our efforts, there might still be errors in the contents of this

Notebook Users Guide before publishing. If you do find incorrectinformation, please do not hesitate to let us know.

The words the computer, the notebook or your notebookused in this Notebook Users Guide are referring to this specifictype of notebook model. Also, the following terms are used in thisNotebook Users Guide to bring your attention.

Attention: refers to the reminder messages that can help you usethis notebook more effectively.

Warning: refers to the warning messages and if you do not usethis notebook porperly, it might cause harmful effects.


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CONTENT

Chapter 1 How to Maintain Your Notebook

Basic Accessories and Specifications of Notebook: ...................1-2

How to Protect Your Notebook....................................................1-3

Chapter 2 Hardware Overview

Standard Accessories .................................................................2-2

Appearance of your notebook.....................................................2-3

Top Open View ...................................................................2-3

Diagram of Display .............................................................2-4Pointing device 1 ................................................................2-4

Pointing device 2 ................................................................2-5

Indicator..............................................................................2-6

Front-Lateral View of Your Notebook .................................2-7

Left-Side View of Your Notebook........................................2-8

Right-Side View of Your Notebook .....................................2-9

Rear-Side View of Your Notebook....................................2-10Bottom-View of Your Notebook ........................................ 2-11

CD-ROM drive...........................................................................2-12

Connecting Standard Peripherals .............................................2-16

Peripheral..................................................................................2-17

Chapter 3 How to Use Your Notebook

Tips to Use Your Notebook Safely and Comfortably...................3-2

Know Your Keyboard ..................................................................3-5

Know Your Touch Pad.................................................................3-5

Function Keys .............................................................................3-8

Other Function Keys ...................................................................3-9

Hot keys ....................................................................................3-11

Using the Remote Control (optional device-depending on themodel purchased) .....................................................................3-13


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Chapter 4 Power Management

Connecting to the Power.............................................................4-2

Know Standby Mode ...................................................................4-3

Using the Emergency Shutdown Procedure...............................4-4

Power Options.............................................................................4-5

AC adapter..................................................................................4-7

Battery Pack................................................................................4-8

Low Battery Control ..................................................................4-12

Chapter 5 Audio and VideoAudio Function ............................................................................5-2

S-Video Output Connector..........................................................5-4

Playing CD with Windows Media Player.....................................5-5

Display Mode ..............................................................................5-6

CMOS Digital Camera ................................................................5-8

Chapter 6 Expanding and Upgrading Your Notebook

Using a PC Card .........................................................................6-2Checking the Memory and Hibernation File................................6-4

Removing or Inserting the Memory Upgrade Module.................6-4

Upgrading Your System ..............................................................6-7

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

Initial Check-up ...........................................................................7-2

Power Failure..............................................................................7-3

Hard Drive Failure.......................................................................7-4

CD-ROM Drive Failure................................................................7-4

Display Failure ............................................................................7-5

Keyboard Failure.........................................................................7-6

Touch Pad Failure .......................................................................7-6

External Mouse or Keyboard Failure ..........................................7-6

Audio Failure...............................................................................7-7

Memory Failure ...........................................................................7-7

Modem Failure ............................................................................7-8


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PC Card Failure ..........................................................................7-8

Memory Card Failure ..................................................................7-9

LAN Failure .................................................................................7-9USB Failure...............................................................................7-10

IR Connection Failure ...............................................................7-10

Performance Failure .................................................................7-10


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Basic Accessories and Specifications ofNotebook:

Item Specification

LCD Display 15.4 TFT WXGA

Measurement 354 x 264 x 28~38 mm

Weight 2.8 Kg (6-Cell LI-Ion battery included)

Keyboard 28.5mm full-size keyboard

CPU Intel

Yonah series (Support 667 FSB)Chip Set Intel 945 PM+ ICH7-M (Calistoga)

Memory DDR II with 2 slot (expand able to 2GB)

Wireless LAN Supports Intel Claxico 802.11 b/g, 802.11a/b/g and mini-PCI Type-III

CMOS Digital Camera Equipped 0.35 M or 1.3 M pixels digitalcamera (depending on the modelpurchased)

Stereo Surround SoundSystem

Two built-in speakers and stereomicrophone

CD Rom Drive 12.7mm, supports DVD Combo/Dual/SuperMulti

3-in-1 Card Reader Supports MMC, SD and MS card

LI-Ion Battery Assembly 6 cell (14.4V, 4800mAH) SBS Main BatteryPack

TV Tuner Card Supports digital/analog/Hybrid

Graphic Controller nVidia G73M (only support Discrete model.)


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How to Protect Your Notebook

In this chapter, you will learn how to maintain your notebook

quickly and thoroughly and to avoid the danger of using it.Particularly for regular travelers, there are Use Tips provided forreference.

Suggestions for Travelers:

Please turn off your notebook.

Please remember to backup important data stored in youcomputer system regularly.

When you need to use the notebook in a meeting for a longtime, please fully charge the battery. If the meeting will last forabout 2 hours, it is suggested to prepare a backup battery orto use the AC adapter just in case.

If you intend to travel without your notebook, please store it ina cool and dry place. If your notebook is stored in hightemperature and humidity environment, the system may fail.

Please keep the hard drive away from the magnetic devices.

(The magnetic products include videos, CD Rom drives, CDs,displays, speakers, etc.)

Please treat your notebook as general carry-on luggage.

Please remember the airport X-ray machines will not damageyour Notebook but the hand-held metal detector will.

If you travel a lot and need to use your notebook while youtravel, please always check the local voltage, power cord andthe socket type.


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Secure Your Notebook

When you have to use your notebook in a public place, you canuse a notebook anti-theft lock (Kingston lock) to lock yournotebook with a fixed object (such as the surface of the table).

1. Please wind the cable around your notebook and the fixedobject.

2. Please insert the key into the anti-theft lock hole, and then useit to lock it.

3. Please carry the key with you all the time or keep it in a safeplace

Figure 1-1 Secure Your Notebook

Attention: Notebook anti-theft lock (Kingston lock) is the optionalaccessory. You can buy it from a distributor orcomputer outlets. It can secure your notebook fromtheft.


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Password Setup

Operating System (OS) Password

You can set a password for the OS, such as login password orstandby password. Once you have set up a password, theWindows will require you to enter the user name and thepassword when you log in.

Anti-Virus Protection

Computer viruses are self-duplicating programs and may attachto other program files, such as .exe, .com and .dll files.

When you use your notebook to send/receive e-mail or connect tothe Internet, these viruses might infect your notebook.

To avoid the computer viruses to damage the system, you shouldprotect your notebook from virus attacks by installing theanti-virus software.

To learn more about computer viruses, please refer to thewebsites related to virus software.

Attention: 1. Once you have set up the password, please

memorize it by heart. If you forget the password,please contact sales distributors for help.

2. If you are working on confidential documents, it issuggested to set up a password to protect yournotebook from unauthorized access.


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Where to Place and Operate Your Notebook

If you want to transport your notebook, please pack it in thepackage box and mark Fragile Handle with care on thepackage to prevent damage to your notebook.

Please use your notebook, CD-Rom drive and disk driver in a

proper environment with the temperature ranged from 10C to

35C. The humidity should not exceed 80%.

Please place your notebook on a flat and stable surface.

Please do not block the air outlets when you use yournotebook.

Please do not place any heavy object on your notebook. Please do not touch the LCD screen with any sharp object,

such as fingertips, scissors, rulers, pencils, etc. It mightscratch the display screen and damage it.

Please keep your notebook away from electronic devices,such as mobile phone, TV, etc., to prevent any interference.

Please do not spray any detergent on the CD-Rom drive.

Please place the CD in the CD-Rom drive properly to prevent

the CD-Rom drive being jammed or damaged.


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Clean Your Notebook Carefully

Please turn off your notebook when you clean it.

Please clean your notebook with a dry and soft cloth . Do NOTuse alkaline detergent to wipe the housing of your notebook.

Please do not use alcohol or detergent to wipe the LCD screen.Always use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth or anti-static cloth to wipethe LCD screen gently.

Please do not spray any water, detergent or chemical productson the LCD screen directly. It might damage your notebookpermanently.

Please clean the keyboard regularly to prevent the keys beingjammed. You can use a compressed air spray gun or a brushto clean it.

Please do not spray any liquid on the keyboard or use ageneral vacuum to clean it as it might lead to contrary effectand damage the keyboard.

The dust and dirt on the touch pad will cause the cursor on thescreen to move irregularly. To prevent it, please wash yourhands before you use your notebook or clean the touch pad

with a wet cloth.


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Use the Battery Carefully

Replacing or handling the battery improperly may create therisk of fire or battery explosion, and further cause more seriousdamages. Please refer to the related information and handlethe battery with care.

Always replace the battery with the same battery type or itsequivalents.

Please do not disassemble or incinerate the battery. Please donot cause the battery to short circuit or expose the battery in

the environment of temperature more than 60C(+140F),either.

Please do not keep the battery together with other subjects.Also, please keep it away from children.

Please do not use rusted or damaged batteries.

Please follow your local regulations to dispose the usedbattery. Also, please ask your local waste disposal authorityfor battery recycling in detail.


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Hardw are Overv iew


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In this chapter, you will learn more about the hardwarecomponents of your notebook and how to use your notebook withease. So, what are you waiting for?

Read this chapter right away to learn more about outstandingfeatures and functions of your notebook.

Standard Accessories

The supplied accessories may be different in different regions andnotebook models.

First, please check all of the accessories supplied with your

notebook carefully. If there is anything damaged or missing,please contact your local dealer immediately.

Please keep the package box and all of the accessories fortransporting your notebook in the future, if necessary.

Please check the standard accessories

AC adapter and power cord

6-cell high-power LI-Ion battery pack.

CD containing all the drivers and utility programs.

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This chapter is provided with the brief figures of your notebook tohelp you to understand your notebook quickly. This chapter willalso use the figures to introduce you the simple functions of each

component.

Appearance of your notebook

Display Latch Button

Figure 2-1 Appearance of your notebook

Please press the display latch button to open the cover, and thenyou can access the control area of your notebook. Now, lets enterthe main control area.

Top Open View

Figure 2-2 Top open view of your notebook

Item Description

Cover Lock To lock the cover of your notebook when the cover isclosed.

Display 15.4 WXGA.

Keyboard The keyboard provides all the functions of 28.5 mm

full-size keyboard.


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Diagram of Display

Figure 2-3 Diagram of Display

Item Description

0.35M or 1.3M

Pixels CMOSDigital Lens

The lens can be adjusted vertically. It features the

recording and shooting functions for motion picturesand still pictures (depending on the modelpurchased). Please refer to Chapter 5 for moredetails.

Pointing device 1

Figure 2-4 Pointing device

Item Description

Touch Pad You can move the cursor, select or activate theitems on the screen. It works just like a normalmouse, such as scrolling, select and double-clicks.

Please refer to Chapter 3 for more details.

Left and RightButtons onTouch Pad

The buttons work just like the left and right buttonsof an external mouse.


Latch To securely lock the cover of your notebook whenthe cover is closed.


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Pointing device 2


Item Description

StereoSpeakers

There are two built-in speakers and a stereomicrophone. When you play the music with amulti-media program, the speakers will createstereo surround sound.


Camera

switch

This button is designed to turn on or off the

Camera. Also it incomerswith Snapshotfunction. (When Notebook is on, the defaultsetting of Camera Switch is Off.)

Internet Press this button to access the Internetimmediately.

OutlookExpress

Press this button to activate Outlook to accesse-mails.

CustomHot Key 1 P1 You can define or change the function of thishot key.

CustomHot Key 2

P2 You can define or change the function of thishot key.

PowerSwitch

A hot key to turn on or off your notebook.


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Indicator


Item Description

CardReaderIndicator

When it is on, the memory card is inserted in thecard reader.

DriveIndicator

When it is on, the hard drive or the CD drive isaccessing.

Num Lock

Indicator

When it is on, the number lock or the embedded

number pad is activated. Caps Lock

IndicatorWhen it is on, the uppercase function isactivated.

Scroll LockIndicator

When it is on, the scroll lock function isactivated.


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Front-Lateral View of Your Notebook

Figure 2-7 Front-Lateral View of Your Notebook

Item Description Wireless LAN

SwitchIt is designed to turn on or turn off the wirelessLAN.

Wireless LANIndicator

When the blue light is on, the wireless LAN isactivated.

When the yellow light is on, the Bluetooth isactivated.

When the violet light is on, the wireless LAN

and Bluetooth is activated.

PowerIndicator(2-color LED)

When the blue light is on, the power is on.

When the orange light is on, your notebook is instandby mode.

When the light is off, your notebook is either insleep mode or off.

Battery

Indicator(2-color LED)

When the blue light is on, your notebook is poweredby the battery.

When the blue light is blinking, the power of thebattery is low.

When the orange light is on, the battery is charging.

When the orange light is blinking, the battery isabnormal.

When the light is off, either the battery charging iscomplete or your notebook is in sleep mode.

Infrared Port It is designed for wireless communication IrCC

compatible.

AV Buttons These buttons are hot keys for AV functions.


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Left-Side View of Your Notebook

Figure 2-8 Left-Side View of Your Notebook

Item Description

RJ-45Connector

It is a Ethernet connector to connect to LAN toaccess the Internet.

RJ-11ModemConnector

You can connect your notebook to the RJ-11telephone line cord through an RJ-11 plug.You can also make a dial-up connection to theInternet through it at the speed of 56Kbps.

Air Outlet It is designed to cool down the insidecomponents by allowing the air to go through.

TV Tuner It is designed to watch TV programs on theLCD (depending on the model purchased).

USBConnector

It is designed for USB interface devices, suchas keyboards, mice, modems, external harddrives, printers and other devices.

IEEE 1394Connector

IEEE1394 is a high-speed bus that connectsto advanced digital devices, such as DV(digital video).

Card Reader

It supports MMC (Multi-Media Card), SD(Security Digital) and MS (Smart Media Card).

PCMCIACard Slot

It supports Type II PC card to expand otherfeatures.

PC CardEject Button

This button is designed to release the PCcard.


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Right-Side View of Your Notebook

Figure 2-9 Right-Side View of Your Notebook

Item Description

VolumeControlButton

It is designed to control the volume.

Audio Jackfor Stereo

Speakers orEarphones.

It is designed to connect S/PDIF optical fiber,earphones, and TV sound effects. It supports

6-channel surround sound stereo and otheraudio output devices.

MicrophoneJack

It is designed to connect external dual waymicrophone.

OpticalStorageDevice

It means the optical device that supportsDVD-Dual, DVD-Combo and DVD SuperMulti. You can use this device to readCD/DVD to install software, access data or

play music and movie in your notebook.

USBConnector (2)

It is designed to connect optional USBdevices.


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Rear-Side View of Your Notebook

Figure 2-10 Rear-Side View of Your Notebook

Item Description

Anti-theftlock slot

It is designed to lock your notebook on a fixedsubject to prevent theft.

S-VideoConnector

Through the connector, you can output thecomputer images to the devices, such as TV(NTSC/PAL), video player, and videorecorder, to get the best visual effect.

VGAConnector

It is a 15pin D-sub VGA connector. You canuse it to connect external display or otherVGA-compatible devices, such as projector,to output the computer images to get bettervisual performance.

AC AdapterConnector

It is designed to connect AC power cord tosupply the power to your notebook.


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CD-ROM drive

CD-ROM drive ModelSummaryThere is an optical storage device configured with your notebook.

It might be a DVD Combo drive, a DVD Dual drive or a DVDSuper Multi Drive depending on the model you bought. Pleaseinstall the device in correspondence with the model you bought.

DVD Combo Drive This model combines the features ofDVD-ROM drive and CD-RW drive forcost-effective purpose.

DVD-Dual Drive It is a DVD-RW drive capable of writingtwo formats of DVDs, which are -R/RWand +R/RW. (Optional)

DVD Super MultiDrive

It supports 8X speed DVD+R/-R, 4X speedDVD+RW/-RW and 5X speed DVD-RAM.

How to Maintain the CD-ROM drive

The CD-ROM drive is one of the components of your notebookand must be handled with care. The following notes areapplicable to all of the CD-ROM drives.

Attention: Please be careful when you remove the CD to preventdata lost. The CD-ROM drive would be damaged if you use too

much force on it. Please insert the CD into CD-ROMdrive with appropriate force.

Please do not spray any detergent or other liquid onthe CD-ROM drive or expose the CD-ROM drive inthe environment with extreme temperature.

Please do not remove the CD-ROM drive from your

notebook, unless the CD-ROM drive requires repairor replacement.

To protect the CD-ROM drive from static electricity,please:

1. Touch any grounded metal objects to dischargethe static electricity from your body before youhandle the CD-ROM drive.

2. Do not touch the connector on the CD-ROM drive.Protect your notebook from exposing to the

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If you deliver your notebook by post, please pack itwith electric-shock-proof, shockproof, heatproof anddamp-proof package. Also, please markFragile-Handle with care on the package.

The security device that checks your carry-on

luggage (usually put on the belt) in the airport usesX-ray. It is not a magnetic device so it will notdamage your notebook.

Insert a DVD

1. Turn on your notebook.

2. Press the EJECT button on the side of the CD-ROM drive toeject the tray of the CD-ROM drive.

3. Pull the tray out fully . Then put a CD or a single-side DVDon the tray. Place the label side of the CD or single-side DVDupward.

4. Push the CD into the central axis gently until the CD is fixed.

5. Push the tray back into the CD-ROM drive.

Figure 2-12 Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive or DVD drive

When you insert the DVD, it is normal for the system to pause fora while before the system auto-executing the DVD program.


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Remove a DVD

1. Turn on your notebook.

2. Press the EJECT button on the side of the CD-ROM drive toopen the tray of the CD-ROM drive .

3. Hold the CD by the edge and gently press the central axis toremove the CD from the tray. When you remove the CD,please hold it by the edge. Do not touch the surface of the CD.If the tray of the CD-ROM drive is not fully ejected, please tiltthe CD a little when you remove it from the tray.

4. Close the tray and keep the CD in a CD case.

Figure 2-13 Remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive or DVDdrive when the power is on


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Manually eject a DVD

1. Insert a clip or a sharp object into the eject slot on the sideof the CD-ROM drive.

2. Push the clip gently until the tray of the CD-ROM drive is open.Then pull the tray out fully .

3. Hold the CD by the edge and gently press the central axis toremove the CD from the tray . When you remove the CD,please hold the CD by the edge. Do not touch the surface ofthe CD. If the tray of the CD-ROM drive is not totally ejected,please tilt the CD a little when you remove it from the tray.Please keep the CD in a CD case for protection.

4. Close the tray of the CD-ROM drive.

Figure 2-14 Remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive orDVD drive when the power is off


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Connecting Standard Peripherals

All of the jacks and connectors illustrated in this users guide

support standard external peripherals. For the information of what types of the jacks and connectors

that you need, please refer to the related sections.

For the information of installing and uploading the softwarerequired, such as the drivers required by the peripherals,please refer to the operating system manual or visit themanufacturers website.

If you want to connect the pointing device and keyboard to the

keyboard/pointing device connector (PS/2), please use PS/2 YAdapter. It is available in most of the notebook or electronicgadget outlet.

When you connect standard external peripherals to yournotebook, please follow the procedure illustrated below:

1. If the peripheral requires external power, please make surethat its power is off.

2. Please connect the peripheral to the correct jack or connectoron your notebook.

3. If you connect the peripheral that requires external power toyour notebook, please insert the peripherals electric plug intothe grounded socket.

4. Turn on the peripheral.

If you connect the external display to your notebook correctly butthe display doesnt work, try to press Fn+F4 to switch the display.

Attention: When your notebook is connected to a docking station,do not connect the RJ-11 cable for modem and RJ-48network cable to your notebook and the docking stationsimultaneously. It will not work if you do so.


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Peripheral

Connecting Network Cable

There is an 8-pin RJ-45 connector on both ends of the networkcable. The cable might also include noise suppression circuit toprevent interference from TV or radio.

1. Insert the network cable into the RJ-45 connector of yournotebook.

2. Insert the other end of the network cable into the networkconnector.

3. Start or re-start your notebook.

4. Connect to the Internet.

Figure 2-15 Connecting Network Cable

Connecting the Modem

Using RJ-11 Cable

There is a 6-pin RJ-11 connector on both ends of the modemcable and one of them must be connected to analog telephone

line. The connector for digital PBX system might be similar toanalog telephone connector but is not compatible with the modem.Please interrupt it immediately and connect it to the digital line.

1. If the modem cable includes noise suppression circuit that canprevent the interference from TV and radio, please make thecable end with the noise suppression circuit toward yournotebook.

2. Insert the modem cable into the RJ-11 connector of your

notebook

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Attention: Connecting your notebook to the digital line mightdamage the modem permanently. Please interrupt theconnection between your notebook and the digital line

immediately. To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, orother factors that would damage the device, please donot insert the telephone line into the RJ-45 connector.

Figure 2-16 Connecting RJ-11 Modem Cable

Specific cable adapter used in different countries

The telephone connectors are different from country to country. Ifyou want to use the modem and RJ-11 cable in another country

instead of the country where you bought your notebook, pleaseacquire the specific modem adapter used in that country.

Please refer to the other detailed information of using notebooksin different countries or search the Internet for the information.

1. If the modem cable includes noise suppression circuit that canprevent the interference from TV and radio, please let thecable end with the noise suppression circuit face toward yournotebook.

2. Insert the modem cable into the RJ-11 connector of yournotebook.

3. Insert the specific modem adapter used in a country into thetelephone connector.

4. Insert the modem cable into the specific modem adapter usedin a country.

Attention: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or other factorsthat would damage the device, please do not insert thetelephone line into the RJ-45 connector.


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If you want set the infrared device for best transmission,

Set up the infrared ports for the two devices that will use theinfrared transmission.

Put the infrared ports of the two devices fact to face. Thedistance between the two infrared ports should not exceed 3.3inches (1 meter).

Put the infrared ports of the two devices fact to face. Thebiggest receiving angle is 30 degrees. Therefore, the twoinfrared ports shall not deviate from the central line more than15 degrees.

Protect the infrared ports from direct exposure to sunlight,white heat blinking light and energy-saving fluorescent light.

Make sure that there is no signal of remote control or otherwireless devices (such as earphone or audio devices) pointingto the infrared ports.

Do not move the devices and do not allow other subjects ormotions to interfere the infrared ray while infrared transmissionis taking place.

Standby Mode and Infrared Transmission

Standby mode is not compatible with the infrared transmission. Ifyour notebook is in the standby mode, you cant perform infraredtransmission.

If the standby mode starts while infrared transmission is takingplace, the infrared transmission will stop. If you want to resumeyour notebook from the standby mode, please press the powerswitch gently. The infrared transmission will continue after your

notebook resuming from the standby mode.


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Connecting to Infrared Devices

Your notebook is compatible with IrCC (4Mbps standard) andcapable of communicating with other infrared devices compatiblewith IrCC.

Infrared signals are transmitted through invisible infrared ray. Thetransmitting route cannot be blocked.

Figure 2-17 Connecting to Infrared Devices

The infrared port of your notebook supports the minimumtransmission speed of 115 Kbps and the maximum transmissionspeed of 4 Mbps.

The performance of infrared transmission is different based onthe performance of the infrared peripherals, the distance betweenthe infrared devices and different applications.


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Using USB Device

The USB devices functions are substantially the same asnon-USB devices in the system except that, as default, the USBdevices wont work unless the operating system that supportsUSB is loaded.

If you want to use the USB keyboard, mouse or hub connected tothe USB connectors of your notebook when you start yournotebook or while using non-Windows applications or utilityprograms, please use old USB version to support it.

Connecting USB Devices

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a hardware interface that used toconnect the low speed external devices (for example, USBkeyboards, mice, CD-ROM drives, printers, scanners or hubs) toyour notebook or the multi-function port replicator, which is anoptional device.

USB hub can be connected to your notebook, the USB connectorof the multi-function port replicator, or other USB devices. Thehub supports a plurality of USB devices to increase the number ofthe USB devices of the system.

Hubs that require external power must be connected toexternal power.

Hubs that dont require external power must be connected tothe USB connector of your notebook or the connectors of thehub with external power.

Some USB devices need additional supporting software. Thesoftware is usually included in the package of the device. Formore detailed information and software installing instruction,please refer to the related sections.

Figure 2-18 Identify the four USB connectors of your notebook.


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Tips to Use Your Notebook Safely andComfortably

If you are a beginner, please read the following tips. These tipscan help you feel comfortable and safe while using yournotebook.

Planning Your Work Environment

A notebook is a portable platform. It allows you to work anytimeanywhere. However, if you want to work with your notebook for along time, it is very important to choose a good work environment.

There must be sufficient light for the work area.

Select a proper desk and chair. Adjust the desk and chair tothe proper height and adjust your sit position that suits you inorder to allow you to achieve the best results with yournotebook.

Select a chair with a backrest that allows you to lean backwardand can support your back comfortably.

Put your feet on the floor comfortably to make your knees and

heels in the proper position. (The proper angle is 90 degree.)

Put your hands on the desk comfortably to support your wrists.

Adjust the angle of the LCD display for the best viewing angle.

Avoid using your notebook in the work environment thatmakes you feel uncomfortable (for example, a soft cushion).

Your notebook is an electronic device and may cause injury,so please use it with care.


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Developing Good Work Habits

Figure 3-1 Planning Your Work Environment

If you want to work with your notebook for a long time, it is veryimportant to develop good work habits. Otherwise, long work

hours will cause discomfort or injury to you.Please remember the following tips while you work:

Change your sitting position from time to time.

Stretch or move your body from time to time.

Take a break after working long hours.

Put your feet and

hands in the mostcomfortable position

Adjust the angle ofthe LCD display.

Adjust the heightof the desk.

Sit upright and keepyour back straight.

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Attention: If you work with a notebook for a long time, it is possiblethat your body will be seriously injured. To lower theinjury risk and make you feel more comfortable, please

follow the suggestions in this chapter to select goodwork environment and adjust a break properly.

Typing for a long time, an inappropriate workenvironment, bad work habits, stressful workconditions and relationship, or personal health problem,all could lead to injuries. These injuries include carpaltunnel syndrome, tendon inflammation and other boneor muscle disorders. These disorder symptoms maypresent on the hands, wrists, arms, neck or back. Thesymptoms include sensation of paralysis, burning or

sting sensation, inflammation, pain or minor pain,shivering or swelling, being nervous or stiff, feelingfaint or cold. All of the symptoms mentioned above maypresent when you are typing, using the mouse or evenwhen your hands are kept still. The symptoms maypresent at night and wake you up. If you have thosesymptoms or persistent pain, or other uncomfortablefeelings that you think may be related to using thenotebook, please consult a qualified doctor or yourcompanys health and security department (if available).

The earlier you get diagnosed and treated, the lesslikely that the symptom will progress. The followingsections will illustrate information related to properwork environment, work position, and personal healthand work habits.


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Know Your Keyboard

Your notebook provides the full functions of a 28.5 mm full-size

keyboard and additional function keys [Fn].The function keys must work with other keys to activate specificdefault functions.

Figure 3-2 Keyboard

Know Your Touch Pad

The touch pad integrated with you notebook is a pointing device

that compatible with a standard mouse. The touch pad allows youto control your notebook by moving the cursor on the displayscreen and using the two buttons on the touch pad to select whatyou want.

Figure 3-3 Touch Pad

Cursor Moving AreaIts the pressure sensor of the touch pad. You can put you fingeron it and move your finger to control the cursor on the displayscreen.

TouchPad scroll zone

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Right ButtonIt works just like the right button of a standard mouse.

How to Use the Touch Pad

The table below describes some tips that you have to know whenyou use the touch pad:

Locate and Move: Put your finger (usually index finger) on thetouch pad. The rectangle touch pad is just asmall duplicated screen. When you moveyour fingertip on the touch pad, the cursoron the screen will also move in the same

direction simultaneously. When your fingertouches the edge of the touch pad, pleaseraise your finger and put it on a properposition of the touch pad again.

Point and Select: When you move the cursor on an icon, i.e.when you want to execute a option or acommand, just hit the touch pad once gentlyor click the left button to select it. Thisprocedure is called Point and Select; it is abasic movement for operating yournotebook. Unlike traditional pointingdevices, such as mice, the touch pad canbe used just like the left button. Forexample, hitting the touch pad twice is justlike executing double click.

Drag and Drop: You can also Drag and Drop to move thefiles or objects on your notebook. To do it,

move the cursor to the item you want toselect and hit the touch pad twice gently,and then keep you finger on the touch pad.Now, all you have to do is to move youfinger on the touch pad and then you candrag the selected item to the desiredlocation. Then raise your finger to drop theitem. You can also hold down the left buttonand move your finger to the desired

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Figure 3-4 How to Use the Touch Pad

1. Do not put any heavy or sharp objects on the touch pad. Donot scratch the pad surface.

2. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the touch pad frequently toprevent dust or liquid on the touch pad.

3. When you use the touch pad, please keep your finger and the

touch pad clean and dry to get the best performance. Whenyou hit the touch pad, do not hit it too hard.

Setting Up Your Touch Pad

You can specify the pointing device to meet your personalrequirements. For example, if you are a left-hander, you mightwant to switch the functions of the two buttons. In addition, youcan change the size, shape and moving speed of the cursor andother advanced settings.

You can use the drivers for standard Microsoft or IBM PS/2included in the Windows operating system to set up the touch pad.You can change the settings of the touch pad by selecting MouseProperties in the Control Panel.

Slide your fingertip tomove the cursor.

Put your wriston the deskcomfortably.


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Function Keys

Fn Key

Hot keys and quick keys are the default combination of the Fn keyand other keys, which can execute common system functions.

This key must work with other keys to activate specific defaultfunctions.

To activate the following functions, please hold down [Fn] andpress one of the following buttons:

Fn key

Touch PadLock/Resume

Press this combination key (Fn+F1)to lock or resume the function of thetouch pad.

Bluetooth

Press this combination key (Fn+F2)to activate Bluetooth. It allows youto connect your notebook to variousperipherals wirelessly.

Mute

Press this combination key (Fn+F3)to stop all of the audio outputfunctions.

LCD/CRTSwitch

Press this combination key (Fn+F4)to switch among LDC display, CRTdisplay and both CRT display andLCD display.

Hibernation

Mode

Press this combination key (Fn+F5)

to activate the Hibernation mode.

IncreaseBrightness

Press this combination key (Fn+F6)to increase the brightness of theLCD display.

DecreaseBrightness

Press this combination key (Fn+F7)to decrease the brightness of theLCD display.


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Other Function Keys

Windows Function Keys

There are two Windows keys on this keyboard to execute thefunctions of the Windows.

Windows Key

You can find a Windows Logo ( ) key and an Application

Logo( ) key on the keyboard. These keys are used to execute

the specific functions of the Windows, for example, to open theStart menu and the short-cut menu. For more detailed

information of these two keys, please refer to the Windows usersguide or the on-line manual.

Continuously using Fn Key

By pressing the Fn key and other keys together, you can entermany commands. For example, by pressing Fn+ Function-key,you can enter hot key commands, or Fn commands.

If you start the function of continuous Fn, you can press the Fnkey and another key together to enter all of the commands, or youcan use the function of continuous Fn and press another key to

enter all of the commands.

When the continuous Fn function is activated:

Every time when you press the Fn key, the next key you press willbe considered as the other key for the Fn command.

You can still enter the Fn command by pressing the Fn key andany key of Fn commands.

Number Keypad

This keypad provides 15 number keys embedded in the typingkeys.When the Num Lk is on, you can use these number keys toenter numbers or calculate.

Figure 3-5 Number Keypad


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The number keypad might not work for some special applicationsoftware. When it happens, you can use the typing keys to enterthe numbers or using an external number keypad.

Stopping using number keypad

If you want to stop using the number keypad and return to thestandard keyboard mode, please press Fn+Num Lk.

Using the number keypad as standard typing keys

When the Num Lk is on, you can still use the number keypad asstandard typing keys temporarily:

Hold the Fn key down to enter lowercase letters and numbers.

Hold the Shift key down to enter uppercase letters.

If you want to turn off Num Lk, press Fn+Num Lk.

Turning on number keypad When the System Starts

When you notebook starts, the default value of the numberkeypad is off. You can set up you notebook to turn on the numberkeypad when the system starts. You can press Fn+Num Lk toturn on or turn off the number keypad no matter in what mode thesystem starts.

Cursor KeysCursor keys are located on the right-down corner of the keyboard.They includes the four arrow keys, [Home], [PgUp], [PgDn] and[End] keys and are used to control the cursor.

Move the cursor one space to the left.

Move the cursor one space to the right.

Move the cursor down one line.

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Move the cursor to the beginning of a sentence (or a text).

Move the cursor to the end of a sentence (or a text).

You can use the Backspace key, Insert and Delete keys locatedon the right-up corner of the keyboard to edit a text.

Typing Keys

The functions of the typing keys are the main functions of thekeyboard, just like a typewriter. The typing keys also include

several keys for specific usage, such as [Ctrl], [Alt] and [Esc]keys.

When you press the lock keys, the correspondence LED will be litto indicate the status.

Num Lk Press this key to turn on or turn off the Num Lk (thenumber keypad). When the Num Lk is on, you can usethe number keypad.

Scroll Lk Press this key to turn on or turn off the Scroll Lk (to

lock the scrolling of the text on the screen). Thefunction of this key is defined by the individualprogram.

Hot keys

Through the hot keys, you can easily connect to the Internet,access your e-mail, and activate the CMOS digital camera orcalculator.

Press this key to turn on or turn off the CMOSdigital camera.

Press this key to activate the net navigator (forexample, Internet Explorer) to access the Internet.

Press this key to activate the e-mail function (forexample, Outlook Express) to access your e-mails.

P1 You can define or change the function of this hotkey.

P2 You can define or change the function of this hotkey.


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Using the AV hot keys in front of your notebook allows you to playmusic CD call out Media-player when under operation system(Windows).

Figure 3-6 AV hot keys

Previous Track Press this hot key to play the previoustrack of music CD.

CD Play/Pause Press this hot key to play or pausemusic CD.

CD Stop Press this hot key to stop playing

music CD.

Next Track Press this hot key to play the nexttrack of music CD.

AV Switch Press this hot key with call outMedia-player when under operationsystem (Windows).


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Using the Remote Control (optionaldevice-depending on the model purchased)

Using the remote control allows you to control your notebookwithin certain distance. Using the remote control for yournotebook is just like using remote controls for electronic homeappliances. All of the buttons or keys on the remote control arecorresponding to the buttons or keys on your notebook with thesame functions.

Turn System Power On/Off

Number Key Set(Channel Selection)

Turn On/Off TV Tuner

Take a Snapshot

Volume Up/DownGet Up/Down One Channel

Turn Mute On/Off

Enter (Selected)Up/Down/Left/Right

Recall PreviousChannel (Page)

Switch BetweenAir/Cable Reception

E ect ODD

Escape from CurrentMode (Page)Start/Stop Recording

Turn-on Defaulted

Media Player

Media Playback Buttons

Get Direct to Menu Page(for Power DVD only)

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Managing the power effectively can extend the life of the batterypack and enhance the productivity of your notebook.

The advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI) can allowyou to manage the power for your notebook easily and effectively.Through ACPI, the power can be allocated to each componentbased on its demand. It can help you to fully take advantage ofthe battery pack and achieve the best system performance.

Connecting to the Power

Your notebook is equipped with a 6-cell high-power LI-Ion batterypack. You can use your notebook by the power of the battery packor the external AC power. However, when you use your notebookfor the first time, it is suggested that you connect your notebook tothe AC adapter and use AC power. When your notebook isconnected to the AC adapter, the battery pack will be chargingimmediately.

Connecting to AC Power

1. Unpack the carton and take out the AC adapter and power

cord.2. Connect the power cord to the connector of the AC adapter.

3. Connect the DC end of the adapter to your notebook. Andthen insert the plug of the power cord into the socket .

4. When the AC adapter is connecting to your notebook, theorange LED ( ) on your notebook will be lit. It means that thebattery is charging.

Figure 4-1 Connecting to AC Power


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Interrupting AC Power

To disconnect the AC adapter, first you have to remove the powerplug from the socket, and then remove the connector connectedto your notebook.

Figure 4-2 Interrupting AC power

1. The AC adapter included in your notebook is perfectlycompatible with your notebook. Using a different AC adaptermight damage your notebook or the devices with yournotebook.

2. When you remove the power cord, please hold the plug . Donot pull the power cord .

Know Standby Mode

Standby mode is a function to save energy. It can save the powerand shorten the start-up time. The standby mode could beactivated either by the user or the system. Please refer to therelated sections.

Standby Mode

The power consumed by the system components is reducedwhen your notebook is in the standby mode. When your notebookis in standby mode, your work will be saved in the RAM (Random

Access Memory) and the screen will be clear. When you resumeyour work from the standby mode, the data you left last time onthe screen will display on the screen again.

Selecting the Standby mode

When you leave your notebook

If you intend to come back in a short time, activating the standbymode will clear the screen and the power consumed will be lessthan that of your notebook is in the normal mode. Also, when youresume your notebook from the standby mode, your previous

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When you use the infrared transmission or the media ofCD-ROM

When your notebook is in the standby mode, it will interferethe operation of the infrared transmission and the media.

If your notebook is in the standby mode, you cannot activatethe infrared transmission.

If you accidentally activate the standby mode when you areusing the media of CD-ROM (for example, CD-ROM drive orDVD drive), it might interrupt the CD or DVD playing:

You might see a flash notice, which says, Activating thestandby mode will interrupt playing. Do you want to continue?Please select No.

Slide the power switch to resume the work from the standbymode.

The audio and visual effect will continue to output, otherwise,you might have to re-start the media of CD-ROM.

Attention: To prevent degradation of the audio and visual effectand losing function of audio and visual playing, pleasedo not activate the standby mode when you use themedia of CD-ROM.

Using the Emergency Shutdown Procedure

If your notebook is not responding, or you cannot turn off yournotebook normally, please try the following emergency procedure,

Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete. Then:For Windows XP home, select Start>Shut down thecomputer>Shut Down.

If you cannot turn off your notebook by pressing

Ctrl+Alt+Delete, please press the power switch and hold it for4 seconds until it shutdowns.

If you still cannot turn off your notebook after pressing thepower switch, please interrupt the connection between yournotebook and the external power and remove the battery packfrom your notebook.


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Power Options

Select the Power Source

Your notebook can be powered either by the internal powersource or external power source. The table below describes thebest power source for your notebook.

Work Power Source

To be effective for mostapplication software

programs

From the external power source

through one of the following

device: AC adapter

Airplane adapter (Optional)

Auto adapter/charger (Optional)

To charge the battery packinstalled in your notebookor to test your notebook.

The external power supply:

AC adapter

Auto adapter/charger (Optional)

To install or change thesystem software.

From the external power sourcethrough the AC adapter.

Setting up the Power Management Options

You can change many default configurations of power options,such as waiting time, alarms and power switch setup, in thePower Options window.

For keeping effective battery power to achieve the best system

performance, please establish the best configuration for yournotebook. The following describes how to change power options,

1. Select Start and Control Panel to open the Control Panelwindow.

2. Select Performance and Maintenance.

3. In the Performance and Maintenance window, select thePower Options to open the Power Options propertieswindow.

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5. Under Alarms tab, you can select the options of the Lowbattery alarm and Critical battery alarm columns, toactivate the function of power alarms.

6. Select the Alarm Action in the column to specify the alarmaction when the power of the battery meets the standard oflow battery alarm or critical battery alarm.

7. Under the Advanced tab, your can specify what yournotebook will do after you press the Power button, press theSleep button and close the cover of your notebook.

8. Under the Hibernate tab, you can select Enablehibernation to enable the function of hibernation.

Attention: 1. When the alarm indicates that battery is low, pleasesave your data immediately. You can keep workingby connecting the AC adapter to your notebook.

2. When the battery is low, please do not use the cardreader or other storage devices. Otherwise, you maylose important files or data due to longer accessingtime.


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AC adapter

Your notebook provides a universal AC adapter and a 6-cell

high-power LI-Ion battery pack. You can power your notebook bythe battery pack or the AC adapter.

AC Adapter Introduction

The AC adapter included in your notebook is a universal ACadapter. It works in the AC voltages ranged from 100V~240V.Therefore, it allows you to use your notebook anywhere. ACadapter supplies the power to your notebook after transformingAC power to DC power. It also can be used to charge the batterypack.

The AC adapter has two parts: The adapter and the power cord.

Figure 4-3 AC adapter

Attention: 1. The AC adapter included in your notebook iscompatible with your notebook. Using a different ACadapter might damage your notebook or the devicesattached to your notebook.

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Battery Pack

Chargeable LI-Ion battery pack is the internal power source of

your notebook. A fully charged battery pack can supply the powerfor about 2 hours depending on actual use time.

Charging Battery Pack

The battery pack charges when it installs in your notebook. Thebattery pack will charge automatically when the AC adapter isconnected to your notebook. Please charge the battery pack in

normal temperature ranged from 0C(32F) to 50C(122F). If the

temperature is higher than 60C (142F), the battery pack will

stop charging to protect itself. After the temperature is down to50C (122F), the battery pack will resume chargingautomatically.

While the battery charges, the battery pack status indicator, anorange LED ( ), in front of your notebook will be lit.

In addition, you can check the battery charging status through thebattery pack power meter. The icon of the battery pack powermeter appears on the task bar. The icon is either or

based on the current power source. Double click on the icon to

open the battery pack power meter window, which will providerelated information for your reference.

If the battery pack power meter doesnt appear on the task bar,you can set up through Start menu.

1. Select Start and then select Control Panel to open theControl Panel window. Then select Performance andMaintenance.

2. In the Performance and Maintenance window, select thePower Options to open the Power Options propertieswindow.

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Attention: 1. The time required for battery charging depends onthe system mode. When the notebook is on, it takeslonger time to fully charge the battery (3~4 hours).

2. The power meter only provides the estimated valueof how much power of the battery pack is left. Theactual operating time is based on actual use time.

Removing the Battery Pack

You can purchase another battery pack as a backup battery packfor traveling.

To remove the battery pack:

1. Make sure that your notebook is off.2. Put your notebook upside down.

3. Push the battery pack switch on the left of your notebookbottom to the ON position.

4. Then, keep pushing the battery pack switch on the right ofyour notebook bottom to the right-hand side.

5. And then, remove the battery pack from the battery baysimultaneously.

Figure 4-4 Removing the Battery Pack


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Inserting the Battery Pack

1. Push the battery pack into the battery bay.

2. Push the battery pack inward and the battery will be lockedautomatically.

3. Push the button to the OFF position and the battery pack isfixed.

Figure 4-5 Changing the Battery Pack

Attention: 1. Do not try to disassemble the battery pack.

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Saving the Power of the Battery Pack

Effective power of the battery pack is very important for keepingthe system to operate normally. If the power of the battery pack isnot well controlled, your data and personal configuration that yousaved in your notebook might be lost.

The tips below will help you to extend the life of the battery packand prevent sudden power interruption.

If the system is going to be idle for a while, you can keep thesystem in the standby mode or set the standby timer to a shorttime.

If you are not going to use your notebook for a while, it is

suggested to turn off your notebook.You can close unnecessary configurations or remove idleperipherals to save power. Please use AC adapter if possible.

Charging the Battery Pack

When the battery pack is installed in your notebook, you cancharge the battery pack. For charging the battery pack andreplacing the battery pack, please pay attention to the following

notes:If there is no fully charged battery pack available, please save thefiles and close all the running programs. Then, please turn off thesystem and save it to the hard drive.

External AC power.

You can use, pause or turn off the system without interfering thebattery pack charging.

The battery pack uses no memory effect LI-Ion battery. You

dont have to discharge it before you charge it. However, wesuggest you to discharge the battery pack once a month toextend the life of the battery pack.

If you are not going to use your notebook for a long time, wesuggest you to remove the battery pack from your notebook. It isvery helpful to extend the life of the battery pack.

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Low Battery Control

Identifying low battery of the battery pack

When the power of battery pack, the only power source availablefor your notebook, is low, the alarm message will be displayed onthe screen.

If you want to have an auditory alarm for low battery or to set yourdesired low battery alarm configuration, please open the PowerOptions window and select the Alarm tab.

Identifying critical battery of the battery pack

If the low battery of the battery pack is not solved, your notebook

will suffer from insufficient power supply and the followingsituations might happen:

If the hibernation mode is enabled, and your notebook is eitherin ON or in the standby mode, the alarm message will bedisplayed on the screen, and your notebook will starthibernation mode and shutdown immediately. You unsavedwork will be protected.

Attention: If you want to protect your work from insufficient powersupply of the battery pack, please make sure that youhave enabled the hibernation mode.


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Audio Function

Connecting Audio Devices

Your notebook is equipped with an audio subsystem. However,you can still connect your notebook to external audio devices forthe better audio performance. The audio output jack allows youto connect your notebook to speakers and earphones, and themicrophone jack allows you to connect your notebook toexternal microphone.

Figure 5-1 Connecting Audio Devices

1. It is strongly recommended to install the audio driver in thesoftware CD included in your notebook package in order to getthe complete audio subsystem.

2. When you connect your notebook to external speakers ormicrophones and the audio subsystem, the built-in audiodevices will be off automatically.

Volume Control

Double click on the Volume Control icon on the task bar andthe Master Volume dialog box will appear. You can move thevolume slider bar to adjust volume levels.

If the Volume Control icon is not on the task bar, select Startand then select Control Panel to open the control panelwindow. In the control panel window, select Sounds, Speech

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Check on the Place Volume icon in the task bar and then clickon OK. Now you shall see the Volume Control icon on the taskbar.

Identifying Audio Functions

Your notebook provides the following audio devices:

Using Microphone Jack

Please use a two-channel microphone with 3.5-mm plug whenyou want to connect an external microphone to your notebook. Itis suggested to use a two-channel electrets condensermicrophone.

If you connect a stereo microphone to your notebook, the two

channels will both record the sounds of the left channel.

If you connect a dynamic microphone to your notebook, thedesired sensitivity level might not be achieved.

When your notebook is connected to an external microphone,the built-in microphone of your notebook will be off.

Using Stereo Speakers/Earphone Jack

Attention: To lower the injury risk, adjust VOLUME to acomfortable level after you put on the earphone or

headphones.To avoid the damage to the external devices, please do

not insert 1-channel connector to the stereo

speakers/earphone jack (output).

When you connect an external device to the stereo

speakers/earphone jack,

1. Only use a 3.5-mm stereo plug.

2. Please use an earphone with the resistor from 24

ohm to 32 ohm to get the best sound quality.

When you connect external audio devices to the stereo

speakers/earphone jack (output), the built-in stereo

speaker of your notebook will be off automatically.

Adjust the Volume

You can use the following control methods to adjust thevolume:

The volume button of your notebook.

Adjusting the volume in the Windows Volume Controlwindow.


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S-Video Output Connector

The S-Video output connector is designed to connect optional

S-video devices, such as TV, video player, video recorder,overhead projector, or video capture card.

If you want to transmit video signals through the S-Video, youneed a S-Video cable. It is available in most TV, video player orelectronics retailers.

S-Video connection usually provides better picture quality thancomposite video connection.

If you want to connect a video device to S-Video output

connector:1. Connect one end of the S-Video cable to the S-Video output

connector of your notebook.

2. Connect the other end to the video device.

Figure 5-2 Connecting the device to the S-Video output connector

If you cant access the S-Video output connector when yournotebook is connected to the docking station, you can connectthe device to the S-Video output connector of the port replicator(optional).

Changing Video System

The color TV in the same area could have different standardmode. However, in general, NTSC is more common in NorthAmerica, and PAL is more common in Europe, China, Africa, andMid-East. In Japan, it is NTSC-J and in Brazil, it is PAL-M. In other

areas, such as South America and Central America, it might beNTSC, PAL or PAL-M.

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Copyright warning: Under appropriate copyright law, it is acriminal act to replicate the copyrighteddata without licensing agreements. The

data includes computer programs, films,radio programs and tapes. It isprohibited to use them in yournotebook.

Playing CD with Windows Media Player

Playing Audio CD

If you want to play an Audio CD:1. Put the audio CD in the CD-ROM drive tray and then close it.

Please wait for a moment. Then:

2. If Autoplay is enabled, Windows Media player will appear.Then go to step 4.

If Windows Media Player doesnt appear:

Please select Start>All Programs>Windows MediaPlayer.

3. Press the Play button to play the CD and the Stop buttonto stop playing.

Playing Video CD

If you want to play a Video CD:

1. Put the video CD in the CD-ROM drive tray and then close it.Please wait for a moment. Then:

2. If Autoplay is enabled, Windows Media player will appear and

start playing the video CD. Then go to step 5.3. If the video CD is not playing and Windows Media Player

doesnt appear:


4. On Windows Media Player menu bar, select Files>Open.

5. In the Browse or Search column, double click on theCD-ROM drive contained the video CD.

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7. If you want to stop playing the video CD, please press theStop button.

How to Access Windows Media Player

Window Media Player is an application program that is included inthe operating system.

If you want to open the Help of Windows Media Player:

1. Put the CD in the CD-ROM drive tray and then close it.

2. Select the Windows Media Player icon on the task bar, or


3. Select the Help on the menu bar.

Display Mode

The table below listed the screen resolution/color quality that yournotebook supports,

Resolution Only for CRT monitor LCD Display

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When your notebook is connected to an external CRT monitor,the new frequency will be,

Resolution CRT monitor (Hz)

800*600 60, 72, 75, 80

1024*768 60, 72, 75, 80

1280*800 60, 75

Setting Up your Display Mode

Your notebook screen resolution and color quality is the defaultsettings as your notebook is manufactured. Now you can changethese settings in the operating system based on your personnelneeds.

Changing screen resolution and color quality

1. Click on Start on the task bar, and then select ControlPanel to open the control panel window.

2. In control panel window, double click on Display to open theDisplay Properties window.

3. Move the slide bar in the Screen Resolution column toadjust the resolution of the display. Select the desired colorquality from the drop down menu in the Color Qualitycolumn.

Changing Display Output Device

1. Click on Start on the task bar, and then select ControlPanel to open the control panel window.

2. In Control Panel window, double click on Display to openthe Display Properties window.

3. Click on the Advanced button to open the window.

4. Click on Intel

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5. Under Display tag, if your notebook is connected to anexternal display device, such as a CRT monitor or a TV, justselect the display device you want to use and click on OK.

(You can also switch the display output devices by pressing[Fn]+[F4] on the keyboard.)

CMOS Digital Camera

Your notebook is equipped with a super CMOS digital camerawith high picture quality (350000 or 1300000 pixels) andembedded with Bison CAM, USB 2.0. It allows you to take motionpictures, still pictures, and to perform photographing and

capturing. In the mean time, you can send the pictures and theimages via Outlook. Please read the related sections thoroughlyto quickly learn how to operate CMOS digital camera.

Turning On CMOS Digital Camera

1. Press the button and then your notebook will generate a

ding-dong sound. The sound means that CMOS digitalcamera is on.

Figure 5-3 Turning On CMOS Digital Camera

2. In the meantime, the Preview window of CMOS digitalcamera will pop out.

3. Press the button again to take pictures.


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Turning off CMOS Digital Camera

1. Close the window of CMOS digital camera.

2. Press and hold it for about 4 seconds, and then yournotebook will generate a ding-dong sound and the orangeindicator will be off. Now the power of the CMOS digital

camera is off.

Using CMOS digital camera to take pictures and save files

1. Open the Preview window of CMOS digital camera.

2. Adjust the CMOS digital camera lens vertically.

Figure 5-4 Adjusting the CMOS digital camera lens

3. Then press and your notebook will generate the

shutter sound.

4. In the meantime, the pictures taken by CMOS digital camerawill pop up.

5. Next, save the picture to the file.

Viewing the Pictures Taken by CMOS Digital Camera

1. Open the Preview window of CMOS digital camera.

2. Select File and the dialog box will appear.

3. Next, move the cursor to select Open (Set Capture File),the pictures stored in the file will display on the screen.


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CMOS Digital Camera Setup Photographing1. Open the Preview window of CMOS digital camera.

2. Move the cursor to select Options and the dialog box willappear.

3. Now you can start to set up the settings for pictures, such asaudio mode, audio settings, image quality, etc.

CMOS Digital Camera Setup Capturing1. Open the Preview window of CMOS digital camera.

2. Move the cursor to select Capture and the dialog box willappear.

3. Now you can start to set up the settings for capture, such asstart or stopping capturing, audio settings, timer, etc.

Attention: You have to close the Bisoncap program before turningoff the camera to prevent permanent errors to theprogram.


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Expanding and Upgrading Your

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Using a PC Card

You can install type-II PC card into the PC card slot on your

notebook to support various function you need, includingLAN/WAN card, modem card and memory card.

Installing a PC Card

The following is the basic instruction for installing a PC card,including how to install and remove it.

1. Find the PC card slot on your notebook. If there is a dummycard in the PC card slot, please remove it first.

2. Insert the PC card into the PC card slot (usually with the labelside of the PC card facing up), and then push it inward until itis totally fixed.

Figure 6-1 Installing a PC Card

Attention: If you install all of the software or any supportingprogram provided by certain PC card manufacturer, youmay not be able to use other PC card. If the usersmanual of a PC card instructs you to install the drivers,

Please install the driver specifically for youroperating system only.

Please do not install other software provided by themanufacturer, such as card service, slot service orsupporting program.

Please do not push the PC card too hard into the PCcard slot.

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Removing a PC Card

1. Please do not hold the golden finger of the PC card.Otherwise, it may interfere or damage the PC card.

2. You have to turn off all the devices of your Windows operatingsystem before removing the PC card.

Figure 6-2 Removing a PC card

Attention: To prevent data lost or system lockup, please stopusing the PC card before removing it.

Select the Removing Hardware Safely icon, andthen select PC Card. (If you want the RemovingHardware Safely icon to display on the screen,please select the Display Hidden Icon on the taskbar.)

The installed PC card still consumes the power evenyou dont use it. If you want the save the power,please remove the PC card when you dont use it.

RAM or Memory PC Card

It is your choice whether or not to buy the memory upgrademodule or PC card to increase RAM (Random Access Memory).

There are two memory upgrade module slot and one PC card sloton your notebook. The PC card slot supports a Type I PC card, aType II PC card or a Type III PC card.

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Selecting a PC Card

The PC card size is similar to the size of a credit card. Thisaccessory is designed in accordance with the standardspecification made by Personal Computer Memory CardInternational Association (PCMICA). You notebook supports32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC card.

Checking the Memory and Hibernation File

When the RAM increases, the hard drive storage space reservedfor the hibernation file will increase, too. If you encounter anyproblem relating to hibernation mode after increasing the RAM,please make sure that the hard drive has enough storage spaceto run bigger hibernation file:

1. If you want the RAM size of the system to display on thescreen, Select Control Panel > System > General Tag.

2. If you want to check how much storage space left on the harddrive, Select My Computer. Click mouse right button on the

Hard Drive, and then select Properties.

3. IF you want to check how much storage space is required bythe hibernation file, Select Start > Control Panel > Power Option icon

> Hibernation Tag.

Removing or Inserting the Memory Upgrade Module

Attention: 1. If you dont disconnect the power cord and removing

the battery pack from your notebook before

installing the memory upgrade module, it may cause

damage to your notebook and you might suffer from

electric shock.2. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) will cause damage to

electronic components. Before operating your

notebook, make sure you have touched the

grounded metal workpiece to release the static

electricity from your body.

1. Turn off your notebook. (If you are not sure whether yournotebook is off or in the hibernation mode, please turn on yournotebook first and then turn it off.)

2. Disconnect all of the external devices from your notebook.

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4. Remove the battery pack on your notebook.

5. Open the cover of the memory upgrade module bay.

Attention: Remove the screws from the memory upgrade modulebay, and then open the cover. If you are using tools,please be careful and do not scratch the surface of yournotebook.

Figure 6-3 Opening the Cover of the Memory Upgrade Module Bay

6. Insert the memory upgrade module.

If you want to remove the memory upgrade module,

Release the slot locks found on both sides of the memoryupgrade slot . The module will tilt up a little.

Hold the edge of the memory upgrade module, and then pull itout from the memory upgrade slot gently .

Figure 6-4 Removing Memory Upgrade Module

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If you want to insert the memory upgrade module,

Set the concave side of the memory upgrade module towardthe convex side of the memory slot . (If there is no othermemory upgrade module in the memory upgrade module bay,please insert the memory upgrade module into the lower slot.)

Set the memory upgrade module at the angle of 45 and pushit downward until it is in place . And then press it downwarduntil the slot locks click into place.

Figure 6-5 Inserting Memory Upgrade Module

7. Close the cover of the memory upgrade module bay and thensecure it with screws.

Figure 6-6 Closing the Cover of the Memory Upgrade Module Bay

8. Change the battery pack.

9. Re-connect your notebook to AC power source and theexternal devices.

10. Re-start your notebook.


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Upgrading Your System

You can use the following methods to upgrade you system:

1. Expanding the memory to the maximum, 2GB.

2. Changing the hard drive.

3. Changing the CPU.

Attention: Only the licensed retailers or maintenancerepresentative can upgrade the system. Otherwise, thewarranty for your notebook will be void.


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This chapter includes a list of common problems and possiblesolutions. Please follow the related sections in this chapter todiagnose and analyze the reasons that might cause computer

failure.Attention: Please note that not all of the following solutions are

effective. If you still cannot fix the problem of yournotebook after trying the recommended solution, pleasecontact your distributor immediately for professionalhelp.

Initial Check-up

If your notebook is not functioning or breakdown, it is suggestedthat you do the following simple procedures first:

Remove all of the external devices, and then check whetherthe problem still exists.

Check both ends of the power cord to ensure that they aresecurely connected (one end is connected to your notebookand the other is plugged into the power socket).

Turn off your notebook temporarily and wait for a while. Thenturn on your notebook and check whether the problem still

exists.

Check the BIOS set-up program to ensure that you do not setup anything wrong. Wrong setups in BIOS might lead tosystem failure. If you are not sure which setups of the BIOSyou have changed, please try to restore the default settings forthe BIOS.

Check the drivers for all the devices connected to yournotebook to ensure all drivers are installed properly. Forexample, if the audio card driver is not installed properly, thespeakers and microphone will not work properly.

Check whether all of the connection lines are connectedproperly and securely.

Not all of the external devices are plug and play. Before youconnect an external device to your notebook, please turn offyour notebook. Your notebook will automatically identify thedevice after you re-start your notebook.

If an external device (such as USB camera, scanner, SCSI

card, etc.) does not work after connecting to your notebook,the problem is usually in the device itself. Please contact themanufacturer of the device for help.


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Power Failure

After pressing the Power button, your notebook does not

start up and the power indicator is not on Check whether your battery level is extremely low. You can

connect the AC adapter to your notebook immediately tocharge the battery to fix this problem. Please refer to ACAdaptersection in Chapter 4 Power Management for moredetails.

Check whether the battery pack is properly installed. You canremove the battery pack and re-install it. Please refer to

Battery Packsection in Chapter 4 Power Management formore details.

The battery time becomes shorter and shorter

The battery normally has shelf life and can be charged forapprox. 500 times. If you have used the battery for one or twoyears, it is about time to change a new battery. Please refer toBattery Packsection in Chapter 4 Power Management formore details.

If partially charge the battery in the rapid charge cycle toooften, its charging potential will be weakened. Please fullydischarge and charge the battery at lease once per month.Please refer to Battery Packsection in Chapter 4 PowerManagement for more details.

Higher energy saving setting is also recommended.

You cannot charge the battery

Check the socket in which the AC adapter is plugged toensure that it has

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